Description
Hallway storage builds up one item at a time: a stroller, a shoe rack, a bike, a pile of packages. The NYC Fire Code requires every means of egress to stay clear, and HPD and FDNY inspectors both write it up. This sign states the rule in English and Spanish and tells residents what happens to items left in the exit.
What the sign says
No storage in hallways, stairs or landings. No bicycles, strollers, furniture, shoe racks or packages. Items left in exits will be removed after written notice. Keep stair doors closed. A line for the super’s or managing agent’s phone number.
Where to post it
At each stair landing, by the elevator on each floor, and at the cellar entrance. Post it before you start enforcing, pair it with a dated note on each item, and keep a log; the sign plus the log is what protects you when a tenant says their property vanished.
Read the rules: No Storage in Hallways: NYC Rules, The Super’s Guide to Lobby Signs.
Specifications
- Size: 7 x 10 in or 10 x 14 in
- Material: 0.040 in aluminum or rigid PVC
- Languages: English and Spanish on one sign
- Custom: Add your management phone line at no charge
Quick answers
Is this sign required by law?
No specific sign is required, but the Fire Code requires exits to stay clear and inspectors cite obstructed hallways. The sign is how you give notice of the rule.
Can tenants keep a doormat?
Usually yes, if it lies flat and your house rules allow it. The problem items are the ones that stick out or stack up.
Pricing for this sign is being finalized. Call or text 718-701-1980, or send us the address and quantity, and we will quote it the same day. Ships in 2 business days once ordered.
